Police, Nov. 6

Hazleton police are investigating a burglary that happened in the 700 block of Alter Street sometime between 3 p.m. Saturday and 11 p.m. Sunday.

Police said once inside the home a 42-inch television and several hundred dollars were taken.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police by dialing 911.

Juveniles cited for disorderly conduct

Two juveniles were cited for disorderly conduct by Hazleton police.

Police said they responded to Hazleton Elementary/Middle School for a report of two girls fighting in the area of Manhattan Court and Eighth Street at about 3:15 p.m. Tuesday and cited both.

Police cite trio for domestic disturbances

Hazleton police cited three people following separate domestic disturbances on Monday.

Henry Tavarez was cited for harassment in the 600 block of Garfield Street, where he allegedly pushed a female victim at 7:20 p.m.

Giovanni Font was cited for harassment, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness and Maria Rodriguez was cited for disorderly conduct and public drunkenness in the area of North Vine and Green streets, where police found people outside yelling at 5:32 p.m.

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